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New Prospect Elementary School

126 NEW PROSPECT CHURCH RD, ANDERSON, SC 29625

About New Prospect Elementary School

In Anderson, South Carolina, New Prospect Elementary School is a public school for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 480 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 13 to 1, which means that each student gets individual attention and the classes are small enough to be manageable. The school has a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on reading, math, and science, as well as arts, music, and physical education programs to help students grow as a whole. There are also project-based learning and technology integration to help students think critically and solve problems. About 40% of the students are minorities, which means that the student body is not too diverse. These students are African American, Hispanic, or multiracial. 38% of students are good at math, and 35% are good at reading and writing. This means that there is room for improvement even though they are doing well. It is thought that $11,000 is spent on each student, which helps pay for classroom resources and instructional programs. New Prospect Elementary School is in a suburban area where the average home price is around $180,000.

New Prospect Elementary School Contact Information

Address

126 NEW PROSPECT CHURCH RD, ANDERSON, SC 29625

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Phone

(864) 260-5195

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 35% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
438
Total Students
$61348
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 158 IN STEM IN STATE

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 33.6%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 14.7%
Black 39.9%
Two+ Races 11.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
33.6%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
14.7%
Black
39.9%
Two+ Races
11.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 438
47.8%
209 Female
52.2%
229 Male

Student Population

438 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

451 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

New Prospect Elementary School just started a "STEM & Service Day," which combined science experiments with community service projects. Students built small birdhouses, planted native shrubs, and learned about local ecosystems. They also wrote thank-you notes to first responders. Parents and teachers praised the event for getting kids interested, working together, and learning about their community.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does New Prospect Elementary School teach?

Ans. New Prospect Elementary School is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Q2. Is New Prospect Elementary a school that is open to everyone or just some people?

Ans. New Prospect Elementary School is a public school for kids in grades K–5.

Q3. Are there arts and music classes at the school?

Ans. Yes, students can take classes in music, art, and physical education.

Q4. How many students are there for each teacher at New Prospect Elementary?

Ans. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

Q5. Is project-based learning and technology included in the curriculum?

Ans. Yes, the school uses technology and project-based learning to help students improve their skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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